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Rhode Island Senate adopts resolution expressing condolences for seven U.S. service members
Summary
The Senate read and adopted a resolution expressing the body's deepest condolences for seven U.S. military members killed in the recent conflict; Senator Mack offered a floor statement condemning violence and moved passage. The resolution directs the secretary of state to transmit certified copies to families.
The Rhode Island Senate adopted a resolution expressing deepest condolences on the passing of seven members of the United States military and pledged to transmit certified copies of the resolution to their families.
The clerk read the names included in the resolution. Senator Mack rose to note the gravity of the losses, to condemn ongoing violence and to offer personal reflections as a relative of a veteran. "Reading off these names is never a joyous moment," Senator Mack said, and he urged diplomacy and peaceful resolution while offering condolences to families and veterans.
Senator Mack moved passage; the resolution was adopted by voice vote. After the adoption, the Senate recessed to additional business and later adjourned in memory of the service members.
